Farm Tough Girl
Chapter 648 - 648 649 Want to Leave _1

Chapter 648: Chapter 649: Want to Leave? _1 Chapter 648: Chapter 649: Want to Leave? _1 Feng Rui’s face instantly turned pale, and he spoke with difficulty, “I, I, how would I know…”

Muniang raised an eyebrow and said, “Considering this is Mr. Feng’s answer sheet, even if I copied someone’s work, it should have been Mr. Feng’s. Could it be that Mr. Feng intentionally told me the answers and then wrote a bunch of nonsensical analysis himself to mock his own intelligence and elevate the status of this rural girl?”

Such preposterous talk naturally stunned all the guests present. They all had a premonition that there was some unknown secret behind today’s events. As to what that secret was, no one was foolish, but because the issue was of great importance, they dared not speculate rashly. They absolutely did not dare to think in that direction.

Lady Feng suddenly pulled Feng Rui aside and said anxiously, “Indeed, Rui has lost today’s competition. Princess, please don’t harp on it any further. Rui is still not completely recovered from his illness. We won’t stay much longer. Rui, let’s go.”

Think you can leave? The net has been cast out this far, and Muniang hasn’t even begun to reel it in yet. Could she really let them leave just like that? Hmph!

No sooner had Lady Feng finished speaking than she turned to leave with Feng Rui, but Muniang’s figure appeared like a ghost, blocking their path in the blink of an eye.

Lady Feng shrieked as if she had seen a ghost.

Muniang snickered, “What, you want to leave just when the show is getting started? Doesn’t Lady Feng always enjoy watching the excitement? Wouldn’t you want to see what happens next on such an exciting occasion?”

Lady Feng, being blunt, said sternly, “What do you want to do? Although this is Marquis Chen Mansion, it’s not a place where you can run wild. Do you think I’d be afraid of you? Do you really think you can stop us from leaving? Be careful, the Feng Family might lodge a complaint against you to His Majesty, and even the Great Luo Immortal won’t be able to save you then!”

Muniang curled her lips with a smile, “Accuse someone? I certainly wouldn’t dare accept such a serious accusation. The feast isn’t over yet, and everyone’s still enjoying themselves. As the host, I naturally shouldn’t let Lady Feng leave in such a disheartened manner. My intention is merely to persuade you to stay. There are still some matters that haven’t been clarified. Even if Lady Feng is determined to leave, you should still consider the feelings of the other guests. There are some things that I’m afraid are not only of my curiosity.”

Master Ning said coldly, “The matter of Feng Rui’s examination answer sheet hasn’t been clarified yet.”

Master Ning then stated sharply, “The matter concerning Feng Rui’s examination hasn’t been clarified yet! Why does Lady Feng want to leave so soon? Mr. Feng claims to have done the answer sheet himself, yet he doesn’t know where the answers came from. Aren’t you curious as to why someone else knows what you do not, and who this person might be? Don’t you care at all?”

Feng Rui, red-faced, said, “What do I have to care about? I don’t care at all! I don’t want to stay here for another second!”

Master Ning shook his head in annoyance, “To think there’s someone as shameless as you. Fine, fine, if you don’t care, I do. How can the top scholar of the Daqian Dynasty be such a mediocrity? If it’s really so, I truly must have been blind! You know very well what you’ve done, sneaking around like a thief!”

The crowd all had a moment of realization; watching the drama unfold to this point, even the dullest of them understood that it wasn’t Qiao Muniang overestimating her abilities to provoke Feng Rui, but rather Master Ning exposing Feng Rui’s secrets! What was more incredible was that Feng Rui was indeed so shameless. There was something very suspicious about how he had obtained the top spot on the list!

“Everyone, the answers I’ve provided today were merely handwritten and given to me by a talented individual; I simply copied them down. Everyone must have seen the analysis and opinions I wrote earlier, and whether they’re brilliant or fitting, perceptive people can tell. You must all be curious about who this world-shocking genius is who could write such things. He is an exam candidate of this imperial examination. Regrettably, such a person of talent has fallen short of success. Who knows which shameless person has stolen his achievement, and even has the audacity to flaunt it in public!”

Every word spoken by Muniang was forceful and powerful, and no matter how much restraint one tried to maintain, one couldn’t hide the fury in their heart. Feng Rui’s shameless actions were truly too vexing!

The people immediately began whispering amongst themselves, all speaking in hushed tones. In fact, from Feng Rui’s earlier behavior alone, many had guessed a thing or two, but no one had dared to affirm their suspicions, nor did they dare to think in that direction. Now that Muniang had so openly burst the bubble, they felt it was not abrupt at all. Instead, their gazes towards Feng Rui were filled with more than a hint of contempt.

“Is it really so? When I heard Feng Rui had obtained the top spot, I was a bit skeptical, thinking this lad’s luck was just too good. He and I attended the same private school since we were young, and his aptitude was nothing special at all. Yet this time he managed to get the top spot. I wondered how it could be so easy for him; as it turns out, he has done something so despicable.”

“Just think about it, Feng Rui seems like a complete fool. How could he have written such an answer sheet? Look at his analysis from earlier; even Master Ning said it was complete nonsense. Did you really think he had any real skill?”

“I wonder how big of a backdoor the Feng Family used this time. But now that the scandal is exposed, not only is Feng Rui unlucky, but the Feng Family will also likely face punishment from His Majesty. To have raised such a troublesome son is truly the Feng Family’s misfortune.”

Feng Rui, with his face flushing red with anger after hearing these murmurs, simply stiffened up like a drowning duck: “Don’t talk nonsense! If you are to accuse someone, provide evidence. I am the top scholar! What can you do if you don’t believe it?”

Muniang let out a cold laugh, “Mr. Feng is so adamant; very well, I have actually invited the true owner of these answer sheets. Do you dare to confront him face to face about the contents of these answer sheets? If you can win, I will believe you.”

Feng Rui stumbled; Qiao Muniang was indeed well-prepared. It was one trap after another, waiting for him, not giving him any chance to struggle!

Zhao Jiangshui strode in, bowing with his hands clasped, “I am Zhao Jiangshui, indeed a participant in this imperial examination. I’ve heard that the top scholar of this examination possesses exceptional talent, and I have come to seek some advice. I hope Mr. Feng doesn’t mind.”

Though he spoke humbly, it was through clenched teeth. At this moment, where was his desire to seek advice? He wished nothing more than to tear Feng Rui’s face apart!

The onlookers were taken aback as they looked at Zhao Jiangshui; it was no falsehood that Feng Rui’s top spot was ill-gotten, which they were coming to clearly understand. But they had never imagined that the true top scholar could be so young. He looked barely into his teens—a prodigy indeed.

Feng Rui clenched his teeth, finding absolutely no means to respond, and had no choice but to hide behind Lady Feng. Lady Feng’s face had turned green, and she turned around and slapped him.